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This is the eBook version of the printed book. This Element is an excerpt from Stumbling On Wins: Two Economists Expose the Pitfalls on the Road to Victory in Professional Sports (9780132357784) by David J. Berri and Martin B. Schmidt. Available in print and digital formats. Why NFL teams’ conventional approach to the draft just doesn’t work--and what they should be doing instead. If the NFL draft worked according to conventional wisdom, the greatest surplus value would be found at the top of the draft. However, the data suggests that picks in the top half of the second round have the greatest surplus value. This means teams in the first round, especially at the top, should be making every effort to trade down. They’ve traditionally done the opposite....

The definitive guide to the 2022 NFL draft from leading draft expert Dane Brugler and the staff of The Athletic The NFL draft is one of the most anticipated events of the offseason, and 2022 looks to be one of the more unpredictable and intriguing years in recent memory. Up until April 30, fans everywhere will be closely examining college prospects and predicting how their talent will transfer to the next level. This comprehensive preview features unmatched insight and analysis from from industry leaders Dane Brugler, Bruce Feldman, Matt Fortuna and the NFL staff at The Athletic. Highlights include Brugler's top 100 NFL draft board, a two-round mock draft, positional rankings from QB to DB, player profiles and more. Featuring expert evaluations of hundreds of prospects, this is a must-have resource for NFL fans, fantasy players, and sports bettors.

"The NFL Draft is where dreams are born and legends are made." Discover the secrets behind the NFL Draft with "The NFL Draft Playbook: Strategies, Stories, and Insights" - the ultimate guide for football fans and aspiring scouts alike! In this comprehensive resource, you'll delve deep into the world of scouting, player evaluation, and draft strategy to understand what it takes to build a championship team. In "The NFL Draft Playbook," you'll explore: The history of the NFL Draft and its impact on the league The pre-draft process, including the Scouting Combine and Pro Days Essential scouting techniques and how to evaluate player potential The intricacies of draft strategy, from trades to late-round steals The role of analytics and technology in modern scouting The art of drafting quarterbacks and the importance of finding a franchise signal-caller Building a roster through the draft and managing the salary cap The Rookie of the Year race and the impact of first-year players on the field The undrafted free agent market and how to find hidden gems From college standouts to future Hall of Famers, this book covers every aspect of the draft, providing you with the knowledge you need to become a true NFL Draft connoisseur. Whether you're a casual fan, a fantasy football enthusiast, or an aspiring scout, "The NFL Draft Playbook" is your ultimate guide to the most exciting event of the football offseason. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding of the game and gain a newfound appreciation for the strategic chess match that is the NFL Draft. Order your copy today and unlock the secrets behind the Draft! Contents: The History of the NFL Draft Origins and evolution Memorable draft moments The Draft Process Eligibility requirements Declaration and invitations Scouting and Evaluation College scouting Pro Days and the Combine NFL Scouting Combine Drills and tests Player interviews and medical evaluations Draft Strategies Best player available vs. drafting for need Trading picks and maneuvering the draft order Positional Draft Value Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers and tight ends Positional Draft Value (cont.) Offensive linemen Defensive linemen Linebackers Positional Draft Value (cont.) Cornerbacks and safeties Special teams players Analyzing College Statistics Production and efficiency Adjusting for level of competition Draft Busts and Success Stories Biggest draft busts in history Late-round gems and steals NFL Draft Rules and Regulations Draft order determination Compensatory picks Draft Day Experience The green room Fan events and festivities The War Room Draft preparations Decision-making on draft day Agents and Contracts Role of the agent Rookie contracts and negotiations Post-Draft Analysis Grading the draft Immediate impact and long-term potential Undrafted Free Agents Signing process Success stories Rookie Minicamps and Offseason Training Learning the playbook Acclimating to the NFL Impact on the Team Roster competition and position battles Developing chemistry with new teammates The Road to the Super Bowl The impact of draft success on team performance Building a championship roster The Evolution of Draft Coverage Early days of draft reporting The rise of television and internet coverage Mock Drafts and Draft Projections The art of predicting the draft Well-known draft analysts and experts International Players and the NFL Draft Scouting talent abroad Success stories and challenges

NFL Draft Elite 60: The 2016 Superstars of Tomorrow is the must-have guide for football fans interested in learning more about the cream of the crop of college prospects, the players bound to make a major impact on the field and in fantasy football matchups during their rookie year and beyond. Including 60 full-color photographs, the player profiles are chock full of scouts' analysis, strengths & weaknesses, career projections and up-to-the-minute NFL Combine results. This striking and informative book eschews the dense presentation and content of the average draft guide and hones in on the most essential facts and observations about the core group of players that will impact the league for years to come. NFL Draft Elite 60 focuses on all of the best prospects on the board, from well-known seniors like Notre Dame's Ronnie Stanley and Alabama's Reggie Ragland, to diamonds in the rough like Jason Spriggs out of Indiana and Darian Thompson from Boise State. Draft industry leader Dane Brugler has all of the top 60 future stars profiled, thoroughly analyzed and thoughtfully projected, providing essential information to every NFL and fantasy football fan around the country

Written by longtime "Pro Football Weekly" lead draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki, NFL Draft 2014 Preview is the most reliable and comprehensive guide to the NFL draft. Nawrocki produced the draft guide under the "Pro Football Weekly" brand for more than a decade, and the annual publication came to be regarded as the "Bible of the draft" by pro personnel, agents, and fans. This draft preview provides the detailed scouting reports, rankings, and position-by-position analysis that readers have come to rely on. This 2014 edition adds a "Scout's Take" for each player profiled, providing analysis of nearly every prospect "from a scout's mouth."

In this thoroughly revised Fourth Edition, Glenn Wong provides a comprehensive review of the various sports law issues facing professional, intercollegiate, Olympic, high school, youth, and adult recreational sports. Major topics include tort liability, contracts/waivers, antitrust law, labor law, constitutional law, gender discrimination, drug testing, intellectual property law, broadcasting laws pertaining to sports agents, business and employment law, Internet gambling, and athletes with disabilities. Significant additions here include new court decisions, agreements (contracts and collective bargaining agreements), and legislation (federal, state, association, and institutional rules and regulations). Discussions of legal concepts are supplemented with summaries and excerpts from hundreds of actual sports cases. Wong cites a variety of books, law review articles, newspaper articles, and Web links for those requiring further information on particular topics. This text-professional guide serves as an invaluable resource to those involved, or studying to become involved, in the vast industry of sports.

Sports fans love holding media "experts" accountable for bad predictions. Since 2015, Fred Segal has chronicled “unprophetic” sports predictions on the internet. His Freezing Cold Takes social media pages feature quotes and predictions from members of the sports world that have aged poorly or were, in hindsight, flat-out wrong. The pages have become a guilty pleasure for hundreds of thousands of sports fans who love to see (okay, and mock in good humor) sports media’s infamous “hot takes” that went cold. With this book, Segal focuses on the NFL, and provides a vast collection of poorly aged predictions and analysis from NFL media members and personalities about some of the most famous teams and players in the league’s history. He also explores ill-fated commentary related to draft picks, hiring decisions, and some of the NFL’s most notable games. But this book is not simply a list of quotes. It delves through content mined from internet archives and original interviews with media, players, and coaches. Segal provides important background surrounding each featured mistake to offer essential context as to why the ill-fated prediction was made as well as why the personality who made the prediction is eating their words. Together, the fourteen chapters—each spotlighting Freezing Cold Takes about a specific team or topic within a certain defined period—create a wholly unique and endlessly entertaining lens through which to explore NFL history. A few illustrative examples: (1987-94 San Francisco 49ers): “The 49ers should do everyone a favor. Trade Steve Young. The myth. And the man.” (1989-93 Dallas Cowboys): “The Vikings fleeced the Cowboys to get Herschel Walker” (2000 New England Patriots): "The Patriots will regret hiring Bill Belichick" (2008 Green Bay Packers): "Brian Brohm has more upside than Aaron Rodgers" (NFL Draft Picks): “The Dolphins could have had their next Dan Marino if they selected Brady Quinn” (2007)